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Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers, 17th Match, Nepal Premier League 2026 

Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers, 17th Match, Nepal Premier League 2026 

The 17th Match of the Nepal Premier League 2026 between the Chitwan Rhinos and the Pokhara Avengers is scheduled for Friday, 6 November 2026. 

Match Logistics

  • Date & Time: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:30 PM local time (4:15 PM IST / 10:45 AM GMT).
  • Venue: TU International Cricket Stadium, Kirtipur, Nepal.
  • Format: Twenty20 (T20).

Team squads with their playing role 

Here are the complete squad lists for the Chitwan Rhinos and Pokhara Avengers for the ongoing Nepal Premier League 2026 season, grouped strictly by their primary playing roles: 

Chitwan Rhinos Squad

Captain: Kushal Malla
Coach: Sohail Tanvir

Batters

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Dawid MalanTop-order Batter
Dev KhanalTop-order Batter
Deepak BoharaMiddle-order Batter

Wicket-Keepers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Arjun SaudWicketkeeper-Batter
Bipin RawalWicketkeeper-Batter

All-Rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Kushal Malla (C)All-rounder (Bat / LAO)
Sikandar RazaAll-rounder (Bat / Off-spin)
Ravi BoparaAll-rounder (Bat / Medium-pace)
Dan MousleyAll-rounder (Bat / Off-spin)
Tom TaylorAll-rounder (Bat / Fast-medium)
Bibek YadavAll-rounder (Bat / Medium-pace)
Ashok DhamiAll-rounder
Salahuddin KhanAll-rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Usama MirLeg-spin Bowler
Kaleem SanaLeft-arm Fast Bowler
Kamal Singh AireeRight-arm Fast-medium Bowler
Rijan DhakalLeft-arm Medium-fast Bowler
Mousom DhakalLeg-spin Bowler
Gautam KCRight-arm Medium Bowler
Ranjit KumarSlow Left-arm Bowler

Pokhara Avengers Squad

Captain: Kushal Bhurtel
Coach: Ajantha Mendis

Batters

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Kushal Bhurtel (C)Opening Batter
Arjun KumalTop-order Batter
Trit Raj DasOpening Batter
Kiran ThagunnaMiddle-order Batter
Bibek Rana MagarMiddle-order Batter

Wicket-Keepers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Arjun Gharti MagarWicketkeeper-Batter
Sadeera SamarawickramaWicketkeeper-Batter

All-Rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Shakib Al HasanAll-rounder (Bat / LAO)
Mahedi HasanAll-rounder (Bat / Off-spin)
Mohammad SaifuddinAll-rounder (Bat / Fast-medium)
Chamika KarunaratneAll-rounder (Bat / Fast-medium)
Dhananjaya LakshanAll-rounder (Bat / Medium-fast)
Bipin KhatriAll-rounder (Bat / LAO)
Dinesh KharelAll-rounder (LAO)
Bipin AcharyaAll-rounder
Sunny BKAll-rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Sagar DhakalSlow Left-arm Bowler
Aakash ChandRight-arm Medium Bowler
Sudip AryalRight-arm Fast Bowler
Pratik PokhrelFast Bowler

Match Winner Prediction

Chitwan Rhinos hold a slight advantage over Pokhara Avengers according to the provided win probability projections. A competitive match is expected between the two teams.
Chitwan Rhinos 54%
Pokhara Avengers 46%
Predicted Winner: Chitwan Rhinos (54%)

Head-to-Head Match Record

The overall head-to-head match record between the Chitwan Rhinos and the Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League stands perfectly at 1–1.

Head-to-Head Summary

Chitwan Rhinos vs Pokhara Avengers

Total Matches Played
2
Head-to-Head MetricSummary
Chitwan Rhinos Wins1
Pokhara Avengers Wins1
Head-to-Head Record: 1–1
Both teams have won one match each.

Match Day Forecast

The weather forecast for Kirtipur (TU International Cricket Stadium) on match day (Friday, 6 November 2026) is highly favourable for an uninterrupted game of cricket. 

🌤️ Weather Overview

Clear skies and sunny daytime conditions are expected, followed by a cool and clear evening. Overall, favourable weather is forecast for the cricket match.
Weather MetricForecast Details
General Conditions☀️ Clear, bright and sunny
Evening ConditionsClear and cool
Chance of Rain0% – 5% (Negligible Risk)
Maximum Temperature23°C (73°F)
Minimum Temperature12°C (54°F)

🏏 Impact on the Match

1. First Innings (4:30 PM Local Onwards)
Expect comfortable playing conditions with temperatures around 19°C to 21°C.As the sun sets, temperatures will begin to drop, creating cooler conditions for players.

2. Second Innings (Evening)
Temperatures are expected to fall towards 15°C to 17°C as the evening progresses.Humidity could rise above 70%–80%, potentially introducing dew on the outfield.

3. Dew Factor
Increasing evening humidity may make the ball slippery, particularly for the team bowling second.Bowlers may need to pay extra attention to their grip and ball control.

4. Rain Interruption Risk
With only a 0%–5% chance of precipitation, weather-related interruptions or a washout are considered unlikely.

Overall Assessment:
Clear skies and negligible rain chances favour a complete match. However, the potential for evening dew could influence bowling conditions and the toss decision.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.